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While walking along the Tuscaloosa Riverwalk, I took five or six steps pass this groundhog who was rustling in the leaves looking for his next bite. It can be so easy to forget that we're surrounded by creatures big and small.
Once we noticed one another, caution took hold of us both. As I tried to narrow the gap, he would begin to shift away. Two animals suddenly acutely aware of the bushes.
Once we noticed one another, caution took hold of us both. As I tried to narrow the gap, he would begin to shift away. Two animals suddenly acutely aware of the bushes.
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